French Language and Literature Bachelor's Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramFrench Language and Literature
Program DirectorProf. Dr. İrfan ATALAY (Head of the Department) Araş. Gör. Dr. Fatma KAHRAMANOĞLU (Bologna department coordinator)
Program TypeBachelor's Degree Program
Level of Degree EarnedUndergraduate(Bachelors Degree)
Degree EarnedThe diploma of French Language and Literature is acquired after graduation.
Education Type Tam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance ConditionsThose who have successfully completed their secondary education are eligible.
Recognition of Prior LearningThe process of recognition of prior education by Turkish higher education institutions is still in its incipient stage. Likewise, the recognition of prior education has neither been started nor implemented by all departments at Namik Kemal University. However, a proficiency exam is held at the beginning of each academic year regarding the compulsory Foreign Language Course which is to be offered in the curriculum of all departments. The students who have embarked on a self-learning period or acquired necessary skills in the course are eligible to enter this exam. Those who have successfully passed the exam are eligible not to take the course.
Degree Requirements and Rules The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
Program ProfileThe department is designed to provide the students with overall and indispensable knowledge of culture and literature through various specialized and elective courses in French philology. Applying the most recent developments in the field of French studies, and by means of audio-visual devices and computer-based, the teaching staff covers a vast material that includes, among other concerns, the major periods, movements and genres of French literature, the development of European literature, literary theory and criticism, comparative literature, linguistics, text analysis, translation studies.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesThe graduates of department can be employed in T.R. Government sectors, education and in all kinds of companies in private sector.
Access To Upper DegreeUpon successful completion of their undergraduate programme of study, the students are encouraged to embark on advanced academic studies on the graduate level (master’s and doctoral) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam and possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

There is at least one midterm exam each semester. In addition to midterm exams, projects and assignments are given at the beginning of each semester, the dates of which are specified in the semester content given at the beginning of each semester. At the end of each semester, the student has to take the final exam. Criteria (such as midterm, project, homework and final) and their effect on the final grade are clearly stated in the course content distributed at the beginning of the semester and/or published on the website. According to the student regulations and academic calendar, final exams are held on the dates, places and times determined and announced by the university.  The final grade of the student is given by the course instructor according to the results of the midterm, project, homework and final exam. 

The passing grade at Namik Kemal University is 60 out of 100. However, the final or make-up exam result must be at least 50. Exams are evaluated out of 100. The success grade of a course is shaped by the predetermined percentages of the midterm exam, other evaluation criteria such as homework, project, etc. and the final exam. However, the percentage of the arithmetic average of the midterm exam of a course can be determined with a threshold between 30% and 50% of the grade received; the grade received in the semester / year-end or make-up exam can be determined with a threshold that can vary between 70% and 50%. As a result of the calculation, if the first number after the decimal point is less than five, it is increased to the lower integer, and if it is five or more than five, it is increased to the upper integer and finalized.

 

The regulations can be found on chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://esas.nku.edu.tr/dosyalar/dokuman/C0B15681-D5F7-7179-A310-745B82E08CA0.pdf

Final and retake grades are submitted to the Student Affairs along with the evaluation criteria. The grades are announced on the student information system.

 

 

 Grades

 

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

 

Grade

Letter Grade

Coefficient

Status

90-100

AA

4.00

Pass

80-89

BA

3.50

Pass

70-79

BB

3.00

Pass

65-69

CB

2.50

Pass

60-64

CC

2.25

Pass

50-59

DD

2.00

Fail

30-49

FD

1.00

Fail

0-29

FF

0.00

Fail

 

Students are required to retake the courses from which they received DD, FD or FF during the first oncoming semester in which these courses are offered. However, courses with a GPA of 2.50 and above are considered Responsible-Successful (DB).   

Successful Students

Students who complete their associate or undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.00 – 3.49 graduate as honor students; 3.50 and above as high honor students. 

Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*: 

TEACHING METHODS*

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEANS

Course

Listening and interpretation

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, artificial intelligence applications

Discussion Course

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, artificial intelligence applications

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Playing a Role / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standard classroom technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, artificial intelligence applications

Small Group Discussion

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, artificial intelligence applications

Presentation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment, artificial intelligence applications

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratory

Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment, artificial intelligence applications

Guest Speaker

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment, artificial intelligence applications

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. 

Program Outcomes

1-Researcher, contributing his approach to western culture in a scientific and contemporary way, owns interrogative and creative cognitive qualifications with research methods and techniques.
2-The student exhibits a code of conduct consistent with quality management processes and responsible for the humanity and his country; dependent upon ethics, independent, entrepreneur, creative and productive in the guidance of scientific thought.
3-The student comes up with activities, individual or mutual projects as well as contributing to the developments of concerned person or institutions by sharing the outcomes.
4-The student heads for specialization in his career by using the contemporary information technologies; and contributes to individual and institutional development.
5-The student is aware of the differences in religion, language and culture, and has a view of critical thinking.
6-The student organizes and attends social, cultural and artistic activities in the fields of French Language, Literature and Culture.
7-The student supports the solution offers directed for the issues in French Language and Literature with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares the data with the institutions or people who are experts or not.
8-The student supports the universality of social, cultural rights in French Language and Literature. Besides, he attains the consciousness of social equality, and adopts historical and cultural heritage.
9-The student is equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge of his prospective field of study following his graduation in accordance with his pursuits.
10-The student follows all innovation and developments related to all professional fields, and evaluate the acquired knowledge and ability on the basis of interdisciplinary critics.
11-The student acquires the appropriate qualifications, research and communication ability for the posts requiring high degree of responsibility in public and private sectors which require foreign language and literacy.
12-The student acquires literacy knowledge and ability, and knows how to express in a distinctive way in accordance with his own thoughts and goals. Also, he can exchange about these issues.

Curriculum

French Language and Literature


1st Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB117 Applied Grammar I 4 0 6
KRYP01 Career Planning 1 0 2
FDEB113 Listening and Speaking Skills I 4 0 4
ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I 2 0 2
FDEB111 Reading Comprehension I 3 0 3
TDİ101 Turkish Language I 2 0 2
FDEB119 Vocabulary I 2 0 3
FDEB103 Writing Skills I 2 0 3
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 1.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ() 5
JDEB151 Basic Japanese 4 0 5
İDEB151 English Language (Basic Skills) 4 0 5
ADEB151 German Language (Basic Skills) 4 0 5
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB118 Applied Grammar II 4 0 6
FDEB114 Listening and Speaking Skills II 3 0 4
FDEB120 Literary Terminology 2 0 2
ATİ102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II 2 0 2
FDEB108 Reading Comprehension II 2 0 3
TDİ102 Turkish Language II 2 0 2
FDEB116 Vocabulary II 3 0 3
FDEB104 Writing Skills II 2 0 3
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 1.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ(İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ İNGİLİZCE, ALMANCA DERS ALANLAR YALNIZCA ALMANCA DERSLERİNİ SEÇMELİDİR.) 5
İDEB150 English Language (Basic Skills II) 4 0 5
ADEB150 German Language (Basic Skills II) 4 0 5
JDEB150 Japanese Basic Skills II 4 0 5
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
2nd Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB211 General Translation (F-T) 3 0 5
FDEB209 History of French Literature (Middle Ages-16th century) 4 0 5
FDEB201 Listening and Speaking Skills III 4 0 5
FDEB213 Morphology I 3 0 5
FDEB207 Redaction 3 0 5
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 2.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ(İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ İNGİLİZCE, ALMANCA DERS ALANLAR YALNIZCA ALMANCA DERSLERİNİ SEÇMELİDİR.) 5
İDEB250 English Language (Basic Skills III) 4 0 5
ADEB250 German Language (Basic Skills III) 4 0 5
JDEB250 Japanese Basic Skills III 4 0 5
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB212 General Translation (T-F) 3 0 5
FDEB210 History of French Literature (17th century) 4 0 5
FDEB208 Interpretation of Literary Text (17th century) 3 0 5
FDEB202 Listening and Speaking Skills IV 4 0 5
FDEB214 Morphology II 3 0 5
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 2.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ(İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ İNGİLİZCE, ALMANCA DERS ALANLAR YALNIZCA ALMANCA DERSLERİNİ SEÇMELİDİR.) 5
İDEB256 English Language (Basic Skills IV) 4 0 5
ADEB256 German Language (Basic Skills IV) 4 0 5
JDEB256 Japanese Basic Skills IV 4 0 5
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60
3rd Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB305 History of French Literature (18th century) 4 0 4
FDEB365 Interpretation of Literary Text (18th century) 3 0 4
FDEB303 Introduction to Linguistics 2 0 3
FDEB369 Pragmatics and Communication I 3 0 3
FDEB363 Syntax I 2 0 3
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 3.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ(İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ İNGİLİZCE, ALMANCA DERS ALANLAR YALNIZCA ALMANCA DERSLERİNİ SEÇMELİDİR.) 7
İDEB350 English Language (Advanced Skills I) 4 0 7
ADEB350 German Language (Advanced Skills I) 4 0 7
JDEB350 Japanese Language (Advanced Skills I) 4 0 7
Elective 3. SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ 3 AKTS() 3
FDEB316 Tourism Management 2 0 3
Elective Üniversite Genel Seçmeli Dersler() 3
UNİSEC-FEF 011 History of Thought 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB304 General Linguistics 2 0 3
FDEB310 History and Theories of Novel 2 0 3
FDEB306 History of French Literature (19th century) 4 0 4
FDEB366 Interpretation of Literary Text (19th century) 3 0 4
FDEB370 Pragmatics and Communication II 3 0 3
FDEB364 Syntax II 2 0 3
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 3.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ(İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ İNGİLİZCE, ALMANCA DERS ALANLAR YALNIZCA ALMANCA DERSLERİNİ SEÇMELİDİR.) 7
İDEB390 English Language (Advanced Skills II) 4 0 7
ADEB390 German Language (Advanced Skills II) 4 0 7
JDEB390 Japanese Language (Advanced Skills II) 4 0 7
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 3.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ(SEÇMELİ YABANCI DİL SEÇENLER DAHA SONRAKİ DÖNEMLERDE DE AYNI DİLİN DEVAMINI ALIR.) 3
FDEB330 Travel Management and Tourism Guidance 2 0 3
Elective Üniversite Genel Seçmeli Dersler(Üniversite Genel Seçmeli Dersler) 4
UNİSEC302 Basic Japanese 4 0 4
Total ECTS: 34
Total ECTS(Year): 64
4th Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB469 French for Specific Purposes I 3 0 4
FDEB465 History of French Literature (20th century) 4 0 5
FDEB407 Interpretation of Literary Text (20th century) 3 0 4
FDEB463 Linguistics Theories 3 0 4
FDEB409 Literary Movements 2 0 3
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 4.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ(İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ İNGİLİZCE ALAMANCA DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ ALMANCA SEÇMELİDİR) 7
İDEB450 English Language (Proficiency Skills I) 4 0 7
ADEB450 German Language (Proficiency Skills I) 4 0 7
JDEB450 Japanese Language (Proficiency Skills I) 4 0 7
Elective 4. SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ 3 AKTS() 3
FDEB423 Narrative Analysis 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FDEB464 Contemporary French Literature 4 0 5
FDEB408 Contemporary Interpretation of Literary Text 3 0 4
FDEB470 French for Specific Purposes II 3 0 4
FDEB466 History of French Language 3 0 4
FDEB410 Literary Theories and Criticism 2 0 3
Elective FRANSIZ DİLİ VE EDEBİYATI 4.SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ(İNGİLİZCE DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ İNGİLİZCE ALAMANCA DERSİ ALANLAR YALNIZ ALMANCA SEÇMELİDİR) 7
İDEB480 English Language (Proficiency Skills II) 4 0 7
ADEB480 German Language (Proficiency Skills II) 4 0 7
JDEB480 Japanese Language (Proficiency Skills II) 4 0 7
Elective 4. SINIF BAHAR DÖNEMİ 3 AKTS() 3
FDEB420 Research Methods and Technics 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

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TDİ101 Turkish Language I
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FDEB103 Writing Skills I
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İDEB151 English Language (Basic Skills)
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ADEB151 German Language (Basic Skills)
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FDEB120 Literary Terminology
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ATİ102 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II
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FDEB108 Reading Comprehension II
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TDİ102 Turkish Language II
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FDEB104 Writing Skills II
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FDEB211 General Translation (F-T)
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FDEB209 History of French Literature (Middle Ages-16th century)
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FDEB201 Listening and Speaking Skills III
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FDEB213 Morphology I
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FDEB207 Redaction
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İDEB250 English Language (Basic Skills III)
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ADEB250 German Language (Basic Skills III)
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JDEB250 Japanese Basic Skills III
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FDEB212 General Translation (T-F)
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FDEB210 History of French Literature (17th century)
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FDEB208 Interpretation of Literary Text (17th century)
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FDEB214 Morphology II
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FDEB303 Introduction to Linguistics
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FDEB369 Pragmatics and Communication I
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FDEB363 Syntax I
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İDEB350 English Language (Advanced Skills I)
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JDEB350 Japanese Language (Advanced Skills I)
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FDEB316 Tourism Management
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FDEB423 Narrative Analysis
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FDEB464 Contemporary French Literature
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FDEB410 Literary Theories and Criticism
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FDEB420 Research Methods and Technics
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